HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-1999MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1999
Mayor Galligan called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and on call of the roll those members
present were: Sewage Office Manager Bob Goldman and City Engineer Bob Miller.
Also present were: Fire Chief Mike Smith, Building Commissioner Lan~ Decker, Planning and
Development Director Jana Ecker, Safety Director Grant, Officer Rodden, Parks Director Elliott,
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Ewton, Animal Control Officer Henderson, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Director Traylor, Assistant Director of Redevelopment Duggins, City Attorney
Galligan, and Clerk Lynne Mayfield.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the the minutes of 9-20-99 as presented, seconded
by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the payroll as presented, seconded by Engineer
Miller and carried unanimously.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Carroll Gowens asked the Board to approve the city conveying property located off Pennsylvania
Ave. to the Housing Authority so construction can be started on the Community Center.
Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the city conveying property off Pennsylvania
Avenue to the Housing Authority for construction of the Community Center, seconded by
Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
YVONNE OFFUTT
Yvonne Offutt, who resides at 1736 Spring Street told the Board she has lived at the intersection
of Eastern Boulevard and Spring Street for 16 years. She said people are speeding and running
the red light there all the time. After some discussion, Mayor Galligan said a survey will be done
on that intersection.
HAVEN HOUSE PROPERTY
John Rogers, who owns the old Haven House on Market Street told the Board that he continues
to have a problem with the homeless breaking into the house and littering the property. He asked
for help in keeping them out. Mayor Galligan said he would have police patrol the area every
hour temporarily and arrests will be made if someone is found in or on the property. Mr. Rogers
said he also has a problem in regards to back taxes that hadn't been paid when he purchased the
property from Hoosier Valley. He said he was told that the property would be tax exempt.
Attorney Galligan said she would contact Kyle Williams, who is Mr. Rogers attorney in regards
to this.
REGIONAL BAND COMPETITION
Building Commissioner Decker told the Board that on October 16th the Regional Band
Competition will be held at Jeffersonville High School. He asked that the police direct traffic for
this event. Mayor Galligan said there would be no problem with this.
GEORGIA CROSSING SUBDIVISION
City Attorney Galligan told the Board that the plat for the Georgia Crossing subdivision has been
recorded, but there is no letter of credit yet. She said Stinson Builders has sold the development
to another entity known as EJ & E Developers. She said EJ & E needs to provide the city with a
letter of credit. Manager Goldman made the motion to approve the assignment of Georgia
Crossing Subdivision from Stinson Builders to EJ & E Developers, seconded by Engineer Miller
and carried unanimously.
SEWER BACK-UP CLAIM
Kevin Mattingly of 226 E. Park Place said he is having a sewer back-up problem and asked the
city to take responsibility for it. City Attorney Galligan said it really isn't the city's responsibility
because it is not on the city's easement. Mayor Galligan said the sidewalk will be taken out and
new pipe put in by the city but that Mr. Mattingly will need to do the rest.
BROOKHOLLOW
David Blankenbaker asked permission to tie into city sewers for the Brookhollow Subdivision at
Northport. After some discussion, Engineer Miller made the motion to approve the connection to
city sewers, contingent upon the developer 1) recording a waiver of remonstrance for the entire
project prior to selling any lots; 2) constructing a sidewalk on at least one side of all streets in the
Subdivision; 3) providing a stub street to connect Brookhollow to the adjoining Ward Farm. The
motion was seconded by Manager Goldman and castled unanimously.
SITE NOTIFICATION
Building Commissioner Decker asked the Board to approve adopting Notification Prodedures for
the enforcement of Building Codes and City Ordinances. Engineer Miller made the motion to
approve the Notification Procedures, seconded by Manager Goldman and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board of Public Works and Safety, Engineer
Miller made the motion to adjourn at 11:00 a.m., seconded by Manager Goldman and carded
unanimously.
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